Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) is accepted as a form of surgical treatment. Traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (TLC) is well tolerated, with a low complication risk and high patient satisfaction; thus a SILS procedure needs to be at least equivalent to be a justifiable replacement, and should not result in higher costs.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 80 Years

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient recommended to undergo cholecystectomy

Patient age 18-80

Patient competent to give his/her own informed consent

Patient speaks English without the need for an interpreter

Exclusion Criteria:

Additional procedures planned during same surgery

Patient deemed inappropriate for TLC or SILS cholecystectomy

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01195285